Summer of the Mariposas Chapters 17-18

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How do the details on page 278 develop the central idea of Chapter 17?

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They tell the sisters how to get home.

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Which quotation conveys Mama’s reaction in Chapter 18 is not what Odilia expected? Options: “Mama, who gave us a watery smile and took them with great appreciation.”, “Thank you. They’re beautiful.”, “I love them almost as much as I love you.”, ”However, the only thing that happened was that Mama put the vase down on the table and turned to wrap her arms around us again.”

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”However, the only thing that happened was that Mama put the vase down on the table and turned to wrap her arms around us again.”

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Inference about Ixtali's origin based on the sisters' canoe ride in Chapter 17.

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An ancient Aztec civilization.

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Which line from Chapter 18 shows that Odilia feels Papa has not changed his ways? Options: “…he opened his arms in a wide, welcoming arc…”, “…he went down on one knee to receive her into his strong, protective arms.”, “…his eyes imploring them to go to him…”, “His words were meant to charm, and the twins were wavering.”

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“His words were meant to charm, and the twins were wavering.”

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What made them build Tenochtitlan in the place where they built it?

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They saw an eagle eating a snake on top of a cactus.

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What kind of flowers must Odilia pick for her mother?

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Roses

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Who were the first people to make contact with the girls once they arrived in the United States?

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border patrol agents

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What is the first thing they recognize on the canoe ride?

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their swimming hole

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Who were the only two to go cut the flowers because Pita was too tired to walk further?

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Odilia and Velia

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Who was waiting for the girls when they arrived home? Options: Papa, Abuelita Remedios, Cecilia disguised as a CPS agent, La Llorona

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Papa